Month: June 2019
5 Quick Questions with Mute [’77 Montreal 2019 Preview]
June 19th, 2019 by Trish CasslingNext, up in our next ’77 Montreal 5 Quick Questions Preview series, we’ve got Québec City punk band Mute. Mute is a punk four-piece who are described as fast, technical, and melodic. The band has played over 600 gigs and have shared the same stages as Bad Religion and The Offspring, and they’ve toured with […]
5 Quick Questions with The Real McKenzies [Punk in Drublic Preview]
June 19th, 2019 by Trish CasslingIn 1992 P.K. McKenzie started The Real McKenzies in Vancouver, BC. Over time there have been many lineup changes for multiple reasons. The current lineup consists of P K McKenzie on vocals, Randy Steffes on guitar, Batti from Basque Country on drums, Aspi from Gallizia on bagpipes, Matt Voodoo on guitar and Carl Raether on […]
CMAO Awards 2019 Wrap and Photo Review
June 18th, 2019 by Trish CasslingOn a gorgeous spring Sunday evening, the Ontario country music community gathered in Ottawa to celebrate artists and industry leaders who are making music across Canada at the 2019 Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) Awards! From the red carpet through to the award show, it was a night of great talent, surprises, lots of […]
CMAOntario Tailgate Brings the Party to Sparks Street
June 18th, 2019 by Whitney South and 📸 Trish CasslingIn the world of country music, there ain’t no party like a tailgate party. And what better way to kick off the big event than with a gig showcasing some of the province’s brightest young stars? On July 17, Ottawa’s Sparks Street played host to the CMAOntario official tailgate party, with a slew of performers […]
New Faces Shine at CMAO Showcase Ottawa
June 16th, 2019 by Whitney South and 📸 Trish CasslingOttawa was rocking Saturday night as Sparks Street played host to the CMAOntario New Faces Showcase, giving fans a chance to take in some of the province’s best up and coming young talent. Kicking things off was Toronto-born Owen Barney, who has been strumming the guitar since he was 7-years-old. Known to find influence in […]
Bruce Springsteen Releases Western Stars [Album Review]
June 16th, 2019 by Joshua MurrayFor the first time in a long time, I put on a Bruce Springsteen album, played it front to back, and played it again. It’s never been that I didn’t enjoy the music or understand the importance and love for the man’s career. But Western Stars caught me, grabbed me, and I’m really glad it […]
Their Songs, Their Stories — CMAOntario Talent Shines In Ottawa
June 15th, 2019 by Whitney South and 📸 Trish CasslingYou know the songs, but do you know the stories? It’s a question I’ve asked myself numerous times. Better yet, do those stories even matter? Fact is, as country music continues to strengthen its grip on my day-to-day the simple answer is — heck yes. Last night CMAOntario hosted its annual Songs & Stories offering, […]
Punk in Drublic Canadian Dates
June 15th, 2019 by Trish Cassling**EDIT** EDMONTON! Due to the non-stop rainy weather forecasted for this weekend, we’re moving Punk in Drublic INSIDE the Edmonton EXPO Centre for the biggest punk rock house party Alberta has ever seen on Saturday, July 6th! . Previously purchased tickets will be honoured inside the Edmonton EXPO Centre . Limited GA tickets are still […]
New Music Spotlight with Taylor Swift, Sum 41, and More
June 15th, 2019 by Joshua MurrayNew Music from Taylor Swift, Sum 41, Midland, KILLY, and The Static Shift It’s always a good day for new music, and we’re here to give you a listen to some tracks we think are worthy of your ears. We’ve got Canadian and American artists on our list of five songs. And in this list, […]
5 Quick Questions with Fake Fake [New Single – Goodnightmare]
June 13th, 2019 by Trish CasslingFake Fake came to my attention through my inbox. I was hooked on my first play, and I think you will be too. The Victoria R&B duo first collaborated in late 2018 and something immediately gelled. The pair have become good friends and writings partners, and that’s a great turn of events for us. Their […]
Shawn Austin – What Do I Know Lyric Video Release & 5 Quick Questions
June 13th, 2019 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish CasslingShawn Austin‘s career in country music has already had some great moments and early successes, and now he looks to continue that pattern with the release of his latest single, What Do I Know, and its new lyric video. We caught up with the BC singer in Toronto to talk about his busy summer festival […]
Finding The Best Online Guitar Lessons
June 12th, 2019 by thereviewsareinOkay. So the title is a little confusing, right? Like, it asks and answers at the same time. But if you read it again, you will understand that the entire point of this article is not to tell you where you can get the best lessons (since we already know you can get the best […]
5 Quick Questions with Young Party [’77 Montreal 2019 Preview]
June 12th, 2019 by Trish CasslingIn our next ’77 Montreal 5 Quick Question Preview series we’ve got Young Party. Young Party are a Montreal pop-punk trio who have captured that classic ’90s pop punk sound. They consider it their mission to introduce today’s youth to punk rock. What does that mean? Think MxPx, Sum 41, Good Charlotte. Think, fast, fun, […]
îleSoniq 2019 Daily Stage Lineups
June 12th, 2019 by Joshua MurrayîleSoniq is getting ready to take over Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal on August 9 and 10, with a busy lineup of EDM and more. Across three stages, more than 50 acts will perform in the heart of the city at the festival, with headliners Marshmello and Above & Beyond leading the way. And with four […]
Montreal Jazz Festival 2019 – 10 Must-See Acts
June 11th, 2019 by Trish Cassling*EDIT – JUNE 13 – Father’s Day Special – 30% off select tickets, follow this link MONTREAL JAZZ FATHER’S DAY It’s almost time for the 2019 Montreal Jazz Festival! The 40th edition of the festival kicks off on Wednesday, June 26th and runs until Saturday, July 6th. The festival will run eleven days and includes […]
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